Spanish Passport / DNI Photo — Online, Approved First Time
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Spanish Passport / DNI photo requirements
| Print size | 26 × 32 mm at 300 DPI |
| Head height | 65–80% of photo height |
| Background | white |
- "Una fotografía reciente en color... tamaño 32 por 26 milímetros, con fondo uniforme blanco y liso" — confirmed directly in Real Decreto 1553/2005, Artículo 5.1.b) (published in the BOE, Spain's official state gazette — an unblocked, citable primary legal source, unlike interior.gob.es/policia.gob.es which are behind a bot-challenge)
- The Spanish passport itself uses the same small 26×32mm format as the DNI national ID card, not the standard ICAO 35×45mm
- Head-height (~70–80%) is consistently repeated across independent sources, but the BOE statute itself does not state a face-height percentage — this figure remains an estimate, not a government-stated ratio
- Digital photo files are not accepted at application offices — only physical prints
- Head must be fully uncovered except for religious/medical reasons, with the full facial oval visible
Requirements verified against the official authority: www.boe.es
Spanish Passport / DNI photo — frequently asked questions
What size does a spanish passport / dni photo need to be?
26×32mm at 300 DPI.
What background do I need for a Spain spanish passport / dni?
The background must be white, plain, and evenly lit with no shadows or patterns.
How much of the photo should my head take up?
Your head (chin to crown) should fill 65–80% of the photo's height.
What else rejects a spanish passport / dni photo?
"Una fotografía reciente en color... tamaño 32 por 26 milímetros, con fondo uniforme blanco y liso" — confirmed directly in Real Decreto 1553/2005, Artículo 5.1.b) (published in the BOE, Spain's official state gazette — an unblocked, citable primary legal source, unlike interior.gob.es/policia.gob.es which are behind a bot-challenge) The Spanish passport itself uses the same small 26×32mm format as the DNI national ID card, not the standard ICAO 35×45mm Head-height (~70–80%) is consistently repeated across independent sources, but the BOE statute itself does not state a face-height percentage — this figure remains an estimate, not a government-stated ratio Digital photo files are not accepted at application offices — only physical prints Head must be fully uncovered except for religious/medical reasons, with the full facial oval visible
Can I use a selfie or a photo from my phone?
Yes — take the photo against a plain wall in good, even light, then upload it. Our AI detects your face and crops it to the exact Spain spec automatically; nothing is uploaded to a server.
How much does a spanish passport / dni photo cost?
$14.99, one-time, for the compliant digital file and a print-ready version. No subscription.